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Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and QUAR. DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72427
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUAR. DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
6.68 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2148 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1933 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24.3
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
No Drapery
Variety 2:
1838-1840
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Quarter
Denomination:
25c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Seated Liberty quarter
Coinage Years:
1838-1840
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
5390
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
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Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Drapery, 1838-1840 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$259,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1838 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1839 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $26 – $216,000
1840-O 25c No Drapery MS
Worth: $31 – $210,000
Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 MS [Type]
![Seated Liberty Quarter 25c No Motto Reverse, 1840-1865 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1857.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $24 – $36,000
1840 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $30 – $30,000
1840-O 25c Drapery MS
Worth: $35 – $22,200
1840-O 25c Drapery, Large O, FS-501 MS
Worth: $900 – $26,400
1841 25c MS
Worth: $32 – $30,000
1841-O 25c MS
Worth: $29 – $66,000
1842 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $32 – $12,000
1842-O 25c Large Date MS
Worth: $38 – $5,400
1842-O 25c Small Date MS
Worth: $400 – $69,600
1843 25c MS
Worth: $24 – $5,500
1843-O 25c Small O MS
Worth: $44 – $25,000
1843-O 25c Large O, FS-501 MS
Worth: $160 – $42,000
1840-O 25C No Drapery VF25 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, Flynn RPD-002. CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 382,200. ...
$378
1838 25C Seated, No Drapery AU58 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. Open Claws Reverse. PCGS Population: 18 in 58, 79 finer (8/26). CDN: $1,...
$2,196
1839 25C No Drapery -- Repaired, Whizzed -- NCS. XF Details. Briggs 2-B. Closed Claws Reverse. Mintage 491,146. ...
$214
1839 25C No Drapery VF35 PCGS. Briggs 4-C. Very Long Claws. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 491,146. ...
$586
1840-O 25C No Drapery AU53 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, Flynn RPD-002. PCGS Population: 9 in 53, 65 finer (6/26). CDN: $1,025 Whsle. B...
$1,068
1840-O 25C No Drapery -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Briggs 1-A, Flynn RPD-002. Housed in a small-sized holde...
$232
1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. VG-8 (PCGS).
$149
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,037
1838 25C No Drapery MS62 PCGS. Briggs 1-A. ...
$2,928
1840-O Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. Fine Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$99
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$840
1840-O 25C No Drapery, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 12, 183 finer (1/26). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Minta...
$183
1838 25C No Drapery MS63 PCGS. Briggs 1-A, Open Claws Reverse. ...
$4,880
1840-O 25C No Drapery, AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/44 and 0/1+). CAC Population: (4/12). Mintage 382,200....
$1,800
Undated 25C 90% Silver Quarter -- Type 2 Planchet -- MS61 PCGS....
$84
1839 25C No Drapery MS64 NGC. Briggs 1-A....
$5,520
1838 25C No Drapery MS67 NGC. Open Claws. Briggs 1-A....
$66,126
1840-O 25C No Drapery MS65 NGC. Briggs 1-A, Flynn RPD-002....
$16,200
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. AU-50 (PCGS).
$990
1838 Liberty Seated Quarter. No Drapery. VF-20 (PCGS).
$240
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